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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-05
THE FRANCS TlReuRs.
The Corps of Free Shooters" Whicl
Gioried in Their Irregularity.

The Corps of Free shooters Which
GIoried in Their Irregularity.
Between Laon and Rheims passed through
Chalons and Epernay, at which places saw.
for the first time, the Francs Tireurs, or free
shooters, corps to which l must devote
few lines by way of description. The corps
was, in the most comprehensive possible
meaning OF the word, irregular The men
who composed it were not only irregular in
everything they did, but appeared TO glory in
their irrecularity They seemed to have very
few officers, aud the few they had were sci
dom, if ever, to be seen on duty with the
men The latter had evidently souls above
obedience, for they did very much what they
liked, and in the manner they liked. They
evidently hated the regular army, and the
latter returned the compliment with interest.
When at Epeinay | witnessed skir,nish
between a battalion of regular infantry and
4 small party of German Uhlans, who were
evidently feeling their way and trying to find
| out what was the strength Of the French
troops there The officer commanding the
| French outpost behaved with great judg.
rlent, trying by retiring his men to draw
| on the Uhlans and find out their numbers.
He had almost succeeded in enticing the enc
my to advance and had managed to hide the
strength of his detachment, when all at once
| a body of Francs Tireurs came up, and with
out wal l~, or even asking for orders, they
began at once to blaze away at the Germans,
causing the latter to retreat The officer
commanding was very angry, and sent orders
| to the irregulars that they were to Geese Fir
| ing forthwith; but they took no notice Of
what was said, many of them declaring in q
loud voice that the regulars were playing thS
game of the enemy, and did not want any Of
the latter to be defeated or killed. When az
attempt was made to find out who was il
command of the Francs Tireur3 no such per
son could be found and on All order beins
gwen that the commanding officer would
cause I'm official inquiry to be made into tn,
conduct of tat ilreguiars the whole corps
,iot less than 800 strong, vanished and dis
persed, so that they could no more be found
All Tie Year Round
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-05

Sartou, although poor, had little den,
where he iabored assduously twelve hours a
day. 1t was Uttered with books of all kinds,
picked up at those wonderful secondhand
book stalls that line the quays on the south
hanks of tho Seine. What did he writei
Dramatic works Of ell kinds-operas, dramas
comedies, vaudevilles, fairy pieces and ever
rantomimes What did he write them fort
lie did not know himself, hut he had faith in
his star He knew that the real talent would
overcome all obstacles and at last rise vic
torioas into the sunlight Of prosrcritg
siardou was now going through what he
called his "exercisas 4 He read the great
works Ct Scribe and Melesville, but would
SOP at the end Of the fourth act. Then he
would sit down at his desk and write a fifth
act himself This finished, he would read the
two 9th acts to the partner of his Joys and
sorroNs, without telling her which was which,
and leaving her to decide as to who was the
author from internal evidence 1t is on rec
ord that she often decided that the denoue-
ment imagined hy Sardou was superior TO the
real denogement by Scribe. Then this skill
full drarnatist would reverse matters and
write the first three acts of play after
having read the last two-Paris Cor New
York Graphic
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-05

Total

A'NHi 4,~SS 10
Also bills of d. Richardson for $50, Z.
w. Hurst $3.50. L. V. Dosh $3.50, c.
Ii. Stoddard Sc, Kahlke Bros. $3.50 T.
Bresnahan $50.
A bill of the Union street railway Co
was laid over to the next meeting, and a
bill of the circuit clerk was referred to
| the finance committee.
A plat of Sinuet's new addition was re-
ferred to the street and alley committee
| and the alderman of the Seventh ward,
on motion of Alderman Larkin
Alderman Lsrkin, from the sewer com
mittee, reported on the Twenty-seventh
| street sewer and the committee was dis
charged frnEFaa,fitt s Consideration.
Alderman Schroeder, from the CON-
mitee on claims reported as to the Far
ley sidewalk injury case, that be would
settle for $500. Alderman Edwards
moved that Dir. Farley be allowed Sl25
in full. Alderman LaTkin moved as an
amendment that the matter be laid over
to the next meeting. Adopted.
The clerk read communications from
Michael Kinney and NJ. Kerns for dam
ages growing out of sewer overflow.
Laid over to the next council.
The clerk read petition from Mrs.
Louisa WolIenhappt and others protest.
ing against the location of st. Lule's
hospital at certain place. Referred TO
the health committee, the health COM
missioner and the city attorney, on
notion of Alderman Ohlweier.
The council adjourned to mex. Mon
day evening on motion of Alderman Lar
kin. ROBERT KOEHLER.
City Clerk
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-05
A Narrow Escape.

What might have been coniagration
was checked in the nick OF time yester>
day morning. spark of fire from u
neighboring chimney having become
lodged in the roof of C. Rohberg's shoe
shop, 313 Twentieth street. and when
discovered several shingles had caught
fire. Christ Treftz fireman who lives
hard by. was summoned and with the
agility of cat was soon on the roof, anG
the fire was speedily put out by him
With the high wind OF yesterday. = fire
once getting Roadway, might have caused
endless destruction.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-05
LOCAL NOTICES.

r..
Insure in the Boylston Insurance Co. of
Boston, Mass. organized 1872. Assets
nearly 81. 900, 900. e. W. Hurst. agent.
Office over Rock Island National Bank.
E. E. Parmentef, attorney at law.
Makes collections. loans money and will
a ttend to any legal business intrusted to
him. Office, postoif1ce block. Rock ISL
and, Ills. ds&w1y
Coal, Potatoes, Etc.
For coal, leave orders at Wheelan Bros.
grocery, or at 1903 Second avenue. For
onions and potatoes, apply under May
Bros. old stand, Second avenue.
JOHN WARNER.
VIM. McEniry,
Attorney at law, loans money on good
security, makes collections. Reference,
Mitchell & Lynde, bankers. Office in
post office block
'Barth 4 Babcsck, Dentists.
No. 1724 Second avenue. Special atten-
ton paid to saving the natural teeth and
Inserting teeth without plates.
Hard Coal Market.
Crate and egg. 1915; range No. and
nut, 80 per ton, screened and deliv
cred. for best quality of anthracite coal.
E. G. FRAZER.
The taxes for 1886 are now due. Office
in the court house.
GEO. E. LAMBERT, Collector,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-05
Stptiy the Stars

During the present month cloudless
nights will afford the student of the stars
opportunity for rare observation. There
will be five planets-Venus, Jupiter,
Saturn and the asteroid Vesta-visable at
the same time in the evening. Three of
them, Jupiter, Uranus and Vesta. are in
the constellation Virgo. The feature of
the month is Jupiter in opposition, for
the princely planet will shine throughout
the entire night, and is bright enough to
cast shadow, and the keen-eved obser-
yer may discover one or more of his
moons. Saturn is quadrature and adorns
the western sky, diveEsifying his course
by a conjunction with Delta Gemino rum,
making a captivating scene for any one
to watch with the naked eye. Venus
holds her court in.the west, rising higher
in the heavens every night and winning
tributes of admiration from all beholders.
Slow moving Mars plunges behind the
sun. and reappesring on his western side,
commences a course as morning star that
next year will bring him near enough to
be successfully interviewed by terrestrial
telescopes. Last, but in no wise least,
the Easter full moon pours flood of sill
very light over earth and is so beautiful
as to make one feel like granting her abb
solution for putting cut the small stars
and dimming the luster of the large ones.
A noteworthy feature of the moons
course is, that on the 7th at noondsy.
the day before the full, she is at her near
est point to the earth On the % she is at
her greatest distance from the earth.
The Easter full moon will, therefore, take
on her largest as well as fairest proper
tons.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-05
River Riplets.

The Mary Morton, Captain Conger,
will be up tomorrow night or Thursday
morning.
The government tow boat ]. G. Park,
brought the Barnard down from Du-
bueue this morning. She will be tied up
for month for general overhauling
and painting.
The gallant Pittsburg. the queen of all
inland steamers, will be down tomorrow.
Capt. Killcen, the veteran Diamond 10
steamboatman, remains at the head of
the Pittsburg crew.
The Libbie Conger of the 10 line went
south. She had on board the Josephine
crew, and will at once enter the St. Louis
and Keokuk trade. the Josephine going
on the ways at Dubuque for general
repairs.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-05
PATHS Peculiar Baths.

A popularity in connection with Nine
PATHS toilet has been revealed It appears
that when the diva goes TO her bath. which
she takes about 5 O'Clock on the evenings she
is to sing, she never allows the waterto touch
her neck and face, although the rest of her
body Is -religi5nsfy immersed. She has u
singular theory that hot or cold water pro-
duces wrinkles, and it is certainly some sort
of proof that her theory is correct that, in
spite of being considerably over 40 years of
age, there is not a wrinkle visible on her
neck, throat or face. Of course she insists
that she keeps equally clean by means of cold
cream, which she uses in copious quantities,
generally spreading it on her face and neck
and leaving it there while her maid goes
through the hair dressing process, often a
period of an hour Or So Then the cold cream
is taken off very carefully with towel, and
Mime. Patti considers herself washed If all
this be true, our popular songstress has not
washed herself for fifteen years.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-05

am always panied when visit families
wherein demonstrations and spontaneity are
ridiculed and repressed. Well ordered house
holds where tears and petting are not allowcdi
Strong minded fathers who forbid lullaby
songs and bed time bookings and cuddlings!
Well disciplined mothers who do not dare
put their babies to bed, but lay them of by
themselves in demure little cots where they
go to sleep by clockwork! Oh, my dear, such
training is all mistakcl 1t may make
Spartans of us, but in this world we want
lovers. Cast iron discipline is all well enough
in the barracks, but give us love ct home.
Let the children fly to mother with their
bumped heads, and not go off to choke in a
corner. By and by, when the storm of years
is thick upon them, they win remember that
bosom whereon they wept their childish
griefs away, and be Drawer men for the
memory.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-05
CHANCERY NOTICE.

STATE OF ILLINOIS 4
COUNTY OF Rock ISLAND,
In the Circrit Court of said county Illinois, May
Term. 1887.
Niles Joyce VS. Edmond Flaherty and Honen
Flaherty. In Chancery.
Affidavit of non residence of the above defend
ants, Edmond Flaherty and Homer Flaherty hav-
ing been filed in the Clerk'a office of the circuit
court of said county. notice Is therefore hereby
given to the said nonresident defendants that the
complainant has fled his bill of complen' IN said
court on the chanccry side theSe5, on tn 23d day
of March 1887, ard tssift thereupon a summons is
sued ont OF ssfd court, wherein said snt is now
pen9'fs. returnsble on the first Monday in the
month of May next, as is by law required.
Now, unless You, the said nonresident defend
ants above named, shall personally be and appear
before said circuit court on the first OF the next
term thereof, to be holden at Rock Island in and
for the said county on the first Monday in May
next. and plead, answer or demur to the said COM
plainsnts bill Of complaint. the same and the mat
ters and things therein charged and stated will be
taken confessed. and decree entered against
you acc )rding to the prayer OF said bill.
E. ii. BOWMAN. Dr., Clerk.
PLEAsANTs h HURST, Plaintiffs Att'ys.
Rock Island. Ills, March %, 1887
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-05

a handsome brick house rear Muffrees5oro,
Tenn, standing on an cminence that over
looks the Gser2 River battlefield, is pointed
out as the bIithr!lce IF Miss Mary NJ. Muir
free, who, Is Cnarles ESbert Craddock, has
been SO uiielioa.enally successful in literature
The house was built by the young lady s
grandfather, one among the first men of his
day, and was for Years his homes And it is
probable that there, as well as i'll the noun
tains, she observed the fine, faint marvels Of
light and shade that enter SO largely into her
word painting For the camp of two great
armies, Rutherford county is pretty well
denuded of its timber, and from the Murfree
house the eye sweeps over miles and miles,
and at last rests on a ruin of serrated hills
that mark the county line. York
Graphic.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-05

mothers, overworked men, and for all
diseases where the tissues are wasting
away from the inability to digest ordi>
nary food, or from overwork of the brain
or body. all such should take SCOTS
Emulsion of pure cod liver oil with Hy
pophosphites. 81 used the Emulsion on
a lady who was delicate, and threatened
with bronchitis. 1t put her in such, good
health and flesh. that l must say it is the
best Emulsion / ever used. IL. P. WAD-
DELL, NJ. D., Hugh's Mills. S. C..
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-05
GOOD RESULTS IN EyERY CASE,

d. A. Bradford, wholesale paper dealer
of Chattanooga, Tenn, writes, that he
was seriously afflicted with a severe cold
that settled on his lungs; had tried many
remedies without benefit Being Induced
to try DIR. Kings New Discovery for con-
sumption, did SO and was entirely cured
by the use Of few bottles. Since which
time he has used it in his family for all
coughs and colds with best results. This
is the experience of thousands whose lives
have been saved by this wonderful dis
covery. Trial bottles free at iIartz &
Bahnsen, drug store.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-05
ELECTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, the 5th
day Of April. A. D. 1887, in the city Of Rock Isl
and, an election will be held for the following
officers, to-wttG
CITY OFFICERS.
One Mayor for two years.
One City Clerk for two years,
One City Treasurer for two years.
One City Attorney for two years.
One Alderman in the First ward for two years.
One Alderman in the Second ward for two yeats
One Alderman In the Third ward for two years
One Alderman in the Fourth ward for two years.
One Alderman in the Fifth ward for two years.
One Alderman in the Sixth I'd for two years
One Alderman in the seventh ward for two yrs
TOWNSHIP OFFICERS.
One Supervisor for one year.
Four Assistant Supervisors for one year.
One Assessor for one wear
One Collector for one year.
REGISTER AND VOTING PLACES.
LIST ward. Franklin Hose House
ed ward, Phoenix Hose House.
Sd ward. Wide Awake Hose House
4th ward, Rescue Hose House.
5ih ward, Twenty-second street Hose House
9Th ward, Cable Hose House.
9TH ward, G'lpm Hose Honse.
Which election will be opened a. s o'clock In the
morning and con inue open until { O'Clock in tbs
afternoon of that day.
ROBERT kOEHLER,
City and Town Clerk
Dated Rock Island, Ill, the 18th day Of March
A. D. 1887.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-05

This story was originally told by Sturgeon:
A young clergyman and his bride were in
vited guests at large party given by a
wealthy parishioner. In ell the freshness
and elegance of the bridal wardrobe the
young wife shone among the throng, distin-
guished by her comeliness and vivacity and
rich attire; and when, during the evening,
her young husband drew her aside and whis-
pered to her that she was the most beautiful
woman in oil the company, and that his
heart was bursting with pride and love for
her, she thought herself the happiest wife in
the world
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-05

The true French polish is one pint of spirits
of wine added to a quarter of an ounce of
gum copal, the same Of gum arabic and one
ounce of shellac This polish is used for plain
wood that has been stained in imitation of
natural wood The principle of action is the
floating with oil the gummy or resinous sub
stances into the pores, and bringing the polish
up by rubbing. The simplest varnish is
solution Of shellae dissolved in naptha.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-05
A Woman's Revenge.

The true philosophy of life was exemplifed
the other day by young woman who was
planning her spring wardrobe. "Now," she
said to her appreciative seamstress, q want a
tailor made suit the worst way, but as I can't
afford that, want you to help me get up q
dress that will look as if hated tailor made
suits and thought them very unfeminine and
unattractive-we'll do the esthetic and poetic
racket, as we can't come the other. New
York Graphic.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-05

In cleaning floors never wet too large a
space at once. If beyond the comfortable
range of the arm, there is almost certain to
be dark circle when dry, showing where
you leave off each piece; because, being out
of easy reach you have no power to scrub
well or wipe dry. Always in using the dry
ing cloth, rub it well beyond the space you
are now cleaning over, to the one last done
Boston Budget.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-05

Twin City Typographical Union No
107 has elected the following officers fol
the ensuing year:
President, A. W. Bowen.
Vice President, Miss Flora McCreary.
Sec rotary and Treasurer. E. S. Shsier
Corresponding and Recording Secre-
tary. j. K. Brandenburg.
Sergeant>at-Arms, John J. Dormody.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-05
CHANCERY NOTICE.

STATE OF ILLINOIS,
Rock Island County, ss'
To the May Term, A. D. 1887, of the Circuit
Court-In Chancery.
Elvira r. Lord VS.. Charles ". McGovem--Bill to
fOrclose mortgage.
To the above named nonresident defendant.
Charles W Mctiovern: Notice is hereby given TO
you that the above named complainant has filed
in said court her bill Of complaint against you. on
the chancery eide OF said court; that summons
inchsncery has been issued in said cause against
you, returnable TO the next term Of said circuit
court, to be begun and holden at the court house,
in the city of Rock Island, in said county, on the
first Monday of May "A d 1887, at which time and
place you will appear, and plead, answer or demur
to said bill Of complaint IL you see fit.
Dated at Rock Island, H., March Is, 1887.
E. II. BOWMAN Jr,
Clerk OF said Court
SWEENEY q WALKER, Compl ts Sol'rs.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-05

Who of US are without trouble be they
small or larger The blessings of health
are best appreciated when we are SIGH
and in pain. A hacking cough, severk
cold, or any throat or lung disease are
very troublesome; but all of these may be
quickly and permanently cured by DR..
Bigelow's Cure. Safe and pleasant for
children. Price 90 cents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-05

with ]. E. Loosely & Co., Successors to
Hayes & Cleaveland) general insurance
agents. Fire, tornado, cargo. life and
accident insurance policies written at
lowest rates given by any reliable COM
pany. Ocean steamship passage tickets
for sale. Office removed to No. 1713
Second avenue, next door east of Nc.
Intire & Co.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-05
In General Debility, Emae;a,,on,

consumption. and wasting in children,
SCOTS Emulsion of pure cod liver oil
with Hypopbosphites, is most valuable
food and medicine. 1t creates an appes
tite for food, strengthens the nervous
system, and builds up the body. Please
read: Il tried SCOTS Emulsion on a
young man whom physicians at times
gave up hope. Since he began using the
Emulsion his cough has ceased. gained
flesh aud strength, and from all appear
ances his life will be prolonged many
years. JOHN SULLIVAN, Hospital Stew
ard. Morganza, Pa.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-05
SWEENEY g. WALKER, Compl ts Sol'r
CHANCERY NOTICE.

STATE OF ILLINOIS,
Rock Island County, So
To the May Term. A. d. 1887. OF the Circuit
Court In Chancery.
John II. Lippencott VS.. Charles W McGoyern-
Bill to forsclose mortgage.
To the shove named nonresident defendant
Charles W. Mclovern Notice is hereby given 10
you that the above named complainant has dled
in said courthi bill Of complaint against You. on
the chancery side of said court; that simmons
in chancery has been issued in said cause against
you returnable to the next term Of said Circuit
court. to be begun and holden at the court house.
in the city of Rock Island, in said count 4. on he
first Monday OF May "A D: 1887, at which time and
place you VIII appear, and plead, answer or demur
to said bill OF complaint II you see ft
Dated at Rock Island, ILL.,, March IS, 1887.
Z. II. BOWMAN, Jr.,
Clerk OF eaid Court
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-05
CHANCERY NOTICE.

STATE OF ILLINOIS,
Rock ISLAND COUNTY,
To the May Term, A. D., 1887, of the Circuit
Court-In. Chancery.
Ebert olney Dillon, Celia c. Wright, Eliza
l., Stanley, Emma r Wells and Nellie E
Swecker and Arthur Swecker, by William M .
Benefel, their next friend vs. Jacob White
man, Elizabeth Gorton, Eurania G. Gorton, j John
s. Gorton, Truman B. Gorton, Nellie Gorton,
Belle l.. Gorton, and the unknown heirs and de-
visees Of Jacob Whi:eman. deceased. Bill to
quiet title, etc.
To the above named nonresident defendants.
Truman b. GOrton, Jacob Whiteman and the I'M
known heirs and deysees of Jacob Whiteman, de
ceased Notice is hereby given to you that the
above named compliments have filed in said court
their bill of complaint against you, the chance
ry side of said court: that summons in chancery
has been issued in said cause against you returna
BILE to the next term of said circuit court to be be-
gun and holden at the court house. in the city of
Rock Island. in said county, on the first Monday
of May. A. D. 1887, at which time and place you
can appear and plead, answer demur 10 said bill
of Coz paint if you fl.
r.. BOWMAN. Jr.
Clerk of said Court
SWEENEY Il WALKER, Complts Sol'rs.
Dated at Rock Island, IL, March %. 1887.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-05

The preachers Of Cheboygan. Mich i,
have decided not to perform the marriage
ceremony for any person who has been
divorced
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-05
GUARDIANS NOTICE.

STATE OF ILLINOIS,
County of Rock Island. e'
In the County Court TO the March FERN A. D.
1887.
To all persons concerned: A public notice is
hereby given, that the undersigned, guardian of
Henry F1tzeibbons, minor child of John Fitzgib
bons, deceased, has fled in the office OF the clerk
OF the county court of Rock Island county. state
of Illinois, petition for order for the sale of
the undivided one-siKth (l-6) of the following
described real estate, to-wit: Southeast one
quarter "a of the southeast one-quarter % of
section No tw eDty-eight (2sl, and northeast one
quarter ca Of the northeast one-quarter "a of
section No thirty three (33). all in township No.
nineteen go, range two east Of the fourth (ith)
principal meridian situated, lying and being in
the county of Rock Island and state Of Illinois,
and that said petition will be heard on the first
day OF the April term. which, on the third Mon
day Of April, A D. 1887, at which time and place
you can appear and object to said petition If you
see fit so TO do NM. McENIRY,
mar-23 3w Guardian of Henry Fitzgibbons